Horsfordia
| Horsfordia | |
|---|---|
| Horsfordia newberryi | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Tribe: | Malveae |
| Genus: | Horsfordia A.Gray |
| Species | |
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4: See text | |
Horsfordia is a small genus of flowering plants in the mallow family known commonly as velvetmallows. It includes four species which are native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States.[1] These are hairy subshrubs which bear light pink, lavender, or red-orange flowers.
Species
Four species are accepted.[1]
- Horsfordia alata (S.Watson) A.Gray
- Horsfordia exalata Fryxell
- Horsfordia newberryi (S.Watson) A.Gray
- Horsfordia rotundifolia S.Watson
References
- ^ a b "Horsfordia A.Gray". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 November 2025.